GREENS

Mythic Forest

#4A686C

RGB 74, 104, 108 · HSL 187°, 19%, 36% · CMYK 31, 4, 0, 58

Mythic Forest is #4A686C in HEX — rgb(74, 104, 108), hsl(187°, 19%, 36%), cmyk(31%, 4%, 0%, 58%).

Mythic Forest pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 187°, 19%, 36%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#4A686C

RGB74, 104, 108

HSL187°, 19%, 36%

HSV187°, 31%, 42%

CMYK31, 4, 0, 58

Decimal4876396

CSS RGBrgb(74, 104, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(187, 19%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Walk Me Home MQ6-2

ΔE 1.5 · #49666C

Kilz

Overcast Day RF290-02

ΔE 1.5 · #45676C

Valspar

Ocean Abyss 5002-6C

ΔE 2.4 · #4C6D6F

Dunn-Edwards

Iron Creek DE5775

ΔE 2.4 · #50676B

PPG

Azalea Leaf 1149-6

ΔE 3.1 · #4A6871

Benjamin Moore

Stained CSP-685

ΔE 3.3 · #45656E

Dulux

Sultry Sea S33A6

ΔE 3.5 · #506870

Sherwin-Williams

Tempe Star SW6229

ΔE 3.5 · #47626A

Dutch Boy

Ocean Blue D-6743

ΔE 3.8 · #4C6A74

Vista Paint

Bowman Blue C-499

ΔE 4.3 · #587075

Hallman-Lindsay

Bowman Blue 500

ΔE 4.4 · #587176

Farrow & Ball

Inchyra Blue 289

ΔE 5.5 · #586768

Colorhouse

Wool .05 Wool-05

ΔE 6.3 · #587675

IKEA

IKEA154 154

ΔE 10 · #667480

RAL

Basalt Grey 7012

ΔE 10.2 · #4E5754

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 13.2 · #415448

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#4A686C

#6D4E4A

Analogous

#4A6D60

#4A686C

#4A586D

Triadic

#4A686C

#6D4A69

#696D4A

Split-Complementary

#4A686C

#6D4A58

#6D604A

Tetradic

#4A686C

#604A6D

#6D4E4A

#586D4A

Monochromatic

#0C1212

#2B3D40

#4A686C

#6A949A

#98B5B9

Rectangle

#4A686C

#4E4A6D

#6D4E4A

#696D4A

Compound

#4A686C

#4A586D

#6D4E4A

#6D604A

Variations

Lighter

#658F94

#8DA9AD

#BECCCD

Darker

#3B5558

#283B3D

#172224

Saturation

#576061

#4A696D

#258692

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.02:1

vs Black

3.49:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#4A686C

#5C5F6D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#4A686C

#64646B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#4A686C

#4B6867

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Mythic Forest sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#777B6C

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#4A686C

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#648090

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#623F3B

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #4A686C;

CSS — background

background-color: #4A686C;

CSS Variable

--color-mythic-forest: #4A686C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mythic-forest': '#4A686C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#4A686C] text-[#4A686C]

SCSS

$mythic-forest: #4A686C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4A686C?

#4A686C is Mythic Forest, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #4A686C warm or cool?

Mythic Forest reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mythic Forest?

Mythic Forest works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Mythic Forest?

Mythic Forest pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mythic Forest?

You can download Mythic Forest on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Mythic Forest?

The hex code is #4A686C. In RGB it's 74, 104, 108, and in HSL it's 187°, 19%, 36%.

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